Originally Posted by Bacciagalupe

Coming from knowledge rather than direct experience....

AFAIK the Ritchey frames run around $1200 new. A cheap steel touring frame (Surly, Salsa) might set you back $400, a higher end frame will be $800 and up. S&S frame will be around the same cost.

The Ritchey looks nicer than S&S, but you'll be limited to your choice of 2-3 frames and packing time is pretty much the same.

Since you already have a couple of S&S bikes, clearly you don't need one. The only reason to pick one up is if you don't like the looks of the couplers, or if you are certain the geometry will suit your needs better.